I love Laura Ashley so much I really don’t need an excuse to shop there, but right now not only is it the mid-season sale – up to 50% off – but for a limited time KidStart members get 5% back when you shop online. With that kind of deal, it’s almost rude not to shop, right? *ahem*

So, I’ve been having a quick peruse of the all the lovely things on offer – including this super cute chicken doorstop (£17.60)…

…bedding, lighting and curtains (this children's set is reduced from £70 to £49, bargain!)

And I’m totally loving this gorgeous Elsham chunky knit blanket. It’s hand-knitted and in a neutral shade, and it’s £100. Just the thing for snuggling under on a cold winter’s night *sigh* But wait… I’m giving you a chance to win one in this exclusive competition!

All you have to do is email your answer to the following question to competitions@kidstart.co.uk from your KidStart registered email address (if you’re not a member, click here to join) by the closing date October 31. Don’t forget to include your name, address, daytime phone number and put ‘Laura Ashley competition’ in the subject line:

I’m Anita, a mum to two under 5s, a blogger, journalist and author. I’ll be blogging about all things family related whether that’s ranting about legislation, or a general heads up about something to make family life happier and less stressful.